US Bridges

Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT I87 & Ballard Road · Structure no. 000000001033370

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,104
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,104 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,501 by 2041. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBallard Road
Crosses87I 87I15091277 RTE I87
LocationJCT I87 & Ballard Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16953, -73.71278
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,104 (2015)
Projected traffic12,501 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87 carry?

About 10,104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ballard Road over 87I 87I15091277 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.